5 Things to Know Today: Dec. 15, 2011

1. Weather, gas and traffic

Looking for today's weather? Check out the top left of your page for the current conditions and mouse over the graphic for a detailed forecast for today and the next six days. Want to know how traffic is in Novi? Want to find the lowest gas prices in the area? Check out our new "Traffic & Gas" tab in the top toolbar for a map of real-time traffic and a list of the cheapest gas stations.

2. High school choir concert

has its winter choir concert tonight at 7 in the auditorium. If you take some video or photos, feel free to share them in our Neighborhood Gallery.

3. Neighborhood Gallery

Here at Novi Patch, we love when you share your photos with us! Now we've made it even easier for you to upload them to our site. If you have a photo you want to post on Patch, simply visit our Neighborhood Gallery by clicking on the "Gallery" tab in the top toolbar. Then click "upload photos" to add a picture of a sports competition, your child's piano concert, the snow in your backyard — whatever!

4. Food Fight

Share your opinion on the restaurants in town with our new "" column. Each week, we'll ask you to nominate and vote on the best dishes in town. This week, we're asking you to in Novi.

5. Senior holiday celebration

The hosts the "Spirit of the Holidays" celebration today for seniors 55 or older from noon-2 p.m. The event includes lunch and a holiday sing-a-long. Cost is $7 for residents and $8.50 for non-residents.

For more holiday events this season, check out our .